Backend Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of backend engineering experience, particularly in building scalable systems that handle high volumes of requests. Your expertise in languages such as Go and Ruby on Rails allows you to create efficient and maintainable code that meets the demands of a fast-paced environment.

You possess a strong understanding of distributed systems and have experience with various databases and caching mechanisms, including Aerospike, Redis, and ScyllaDB. Your familiarity with real-time data processing and analytics tools like Kafka and Elasticsearch enables you to contribute to the development of high-performance applications.

You are comfortable working in a collaborative environment, engaging with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions. Your problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to new technologies make you a valuable asset to any team.

Desirable

Experience with machine learning concepts and their application in backend systems is a plus. Familiarity with cloud services and infrastructure management will further enhance your contributions to the team.

What you'll do

As a Senior Backend Engineer at StackAdapt, you will be responsible for designing and implementing backend services that support our cutting-edge marketing platform. You will work closely with product managers and frontend engineers to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of our applications.

Your role will involve optimizing existing systems for scalability and reliability, ensuring that our platform can handle millions of requests per second. You will also be tasked with troubleshooting and resolving complex issues that arise in production environments, leveraging your experience to maintain high availability and performance.

You will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and best practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team. Additionally, you will participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to enhance code quality and maintainability.

What we offer

At StackAdapt, we pride ourselves on being a remote-first company, offering flexibility to work from anywhere in North America. You will join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, working on projects that have a significant impact on the marketing industry.

We offer competitive compensation packages, including benefits that support your well-being and professional growth. Join us in shaping the future of programmatic advertising and marketing technology, where your contributions will directly influence the success of our clients and the industry as a whole.